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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281,204.60, 421,806.90 and 91,664.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281,204.60, 421,806.90 and 91,664.60 is: 137,496.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281,204.60 : 421,806.90 = 91,664.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281,204.60/421,806.90 = 91,664.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281,204.60x = 421,806.90 × 91,664.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281,204.60x = 38,664,760,765.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,664,760,765.74/281,204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137,496.90

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